Lot
2359 
Steamboat Postal History, collection of approx. 62 with steamboat markings, packet handstamps and ms. steamboat endorsements; many on 3¢ Nesbitt entires; includes Long Island red "Steamer 5" oval on 1847 New York City letter to Providence; two red "Hudson Riv. Mail N.Y." route agent cds letters; Baltimore blue "Due 2 cts." and "Steamboat" staightlines, latter tie 3¢ #65 along with cds to Milwaukee; two "N.O. & Vicksburgh R.R." river route cds 3¢ #26 uses in black and blue; "Steamer Echo" framed handstamp on front; "Steamer Fashion" red oval; "Steamer R.W. McRea" red oval; "Steamer Capitol" red oval; "U.S. Mail, Packet, Natchez" blue oval on #11A cover; New Orleans "Steam" and "Way" uses; etc.; some mixed condition, F.-V.F. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,450